Xhaka and Embolo return for Switzerland after COVID-19 documentation controversy
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo are set to return to the Swiss national team following a scandal involving the use of fake vaccination certificates. Xhaka, who admitted to the fraudulent actions, missed four matches due to his suspension from the squad. Now restored as captain, Xhaka's leadership will be crucial as they prepare for upcoming fixtures. The national team's next matches present an opportunity for both players to reestablish their presence on the field.
- •Granit Xhaka admits to using fake vaccination documents.
- •Xhaka missed four games as a result.
- •Breel Embolo also returns to the squad.
- •Xhaka reinstated as captain of the national team.
- •Switzerland prepares for upcoming international matches.
- 5:37 PMESPN Soccer — Xhaka, Embolo to return for Swiss after fake COVID-19 docs case
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Captain Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again
- 5:00 PMBBC Sport — Captain Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again
"Granit Xhaka was restored as captain of Switzerland on Tuesday after missing four games because he admitted using fake vaccination certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will be allowed to return to action for Switzerland next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
"Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will be allowed to return to action for Switzerland next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerOct 27, 2026, 5:37 PMXhaka, Embolo to return for Swiss after fake COVID-19 docs case
Granit Xhaka was restored as captain of Switzerland on Tuesday after missing four games because he admitted using fake vaccination certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 5:01 PMCaptain Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will be allowed to return to action for Switzerland next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
- BBC SportOct 27, 2026, 5:00 PMCaptain Xhaka allowed to play for Switzerland again
Granit Xhaka and Breel Embolo will be allowed to return to action for Switzerland next month following an investigation into forged Covid-19 vaccination certificates.
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